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Cussler Family History

Cussler Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bussler, Russler, Gussler, Cassler, Tessler, Cuyler, Casler, Cutler

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Where is the Cussler family from?

You can see how Cussler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cussler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cussler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cussler families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cussler's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Cussler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cussler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cussler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cussler. 100% of Cussler women worked as a Maid. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Cussler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cussler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 68 immigration records available for the last name Cussler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Cussler. For the veterans among your Cussler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cussler lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Cussler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cussler in 1970 was 92, and 70 in 2003.

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